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DG55 WTE

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,461 mi
Last recorded140,461 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 WTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 140,461 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 136,302 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 127,394 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,606 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 114,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,880 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 102,296 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 84,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,400 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DG55 WTE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG55 WTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG55 WTE registered?

DG55 WTE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is DG55 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 WTE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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